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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Overview of 2nd India AI Impact Summit Held in New Delhi, Delhi – Part IIPrime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi formally inaugurated the 2nd edition of India-Artificial Intelligence (AI) Impact Summit, held from February 16 to 20, 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, Delhi.
Key Highlights:
MANAV Framework: During the inaugural ceremony of the summit, PM Narendra Modi unveiled the ‘MANAV(Human in Hindi) framework’ stands for:

• M-Moral and Ethical Systems; A- Accountable; N– National Sovereignty; A- Accessible and Inclusive; and V- Valid and Legitimate.
• This newly launched framework for AI governance focused on ethics, accountability, national data sovereignty, accessibility, and legal validity.

Opening Ceremony Addresses: Emmanuel Jean-Michel Frédéric Macron, President of France, and António Manuel de Oliveira Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations(UN), delivered speeches at the opening ceremony of the AI Impact Summit 2026.
New Delhi Declaration: The 5-day long India AI Impact summit concluded successfully with the adoption of ‘New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact’, endorsed by 91 countries and international organisations.
AI Impact Summit 2027: During the summit, Guy Parmelin, President of Switzerland announced that the next edition of AI Impact Summit will be held in Geneva (Switzerland) in 2027.

Overview of Brazilian President Lula’s Visit to India From February 18 to 22, 2026Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, undertook a State visit to India at the invitation of Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, from 18–22 February 2026, during which he participated in the 2nd India Artificial Intelligence (AI) Impact Summit 2026 and held bilateral meetings in New Delhi (Delhi).
India–Brazil Strategic Engagement 2026:
Ceremonial Reception: President of India Droupadi Murmu received President Lula at Rashtrapati Bhavan, Delhi, on 21 February 2026 and hosted a state banquet in his honour.
Bilateral Meeting: PM Narendra Modi and President Lula held bilateral discussions at Hyderabad House, New Delhi.

• President Lula set a target to expand bilateral trade to USD 30 billion by 2030 from the current USD 15.21 billion, where India maintains a surplus of about USD 1.5 billion.

Key Events:The inauguration of the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil) office in New Delhi was announced to enhance investment and trade promotion.

• The India–Brazil Economic Forum held in New Delhi discussed cooperation in defence, renewable energy, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and expansion of the India–Mercosur Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA).

MoUs signed: India and Brazil signed multiple MoUs to strengthen cooperation in MSMEs, postal services, pharmaceuticals, trade promotion, R&D, rare earths and critical minerals, steel, digital trade (e-COO), education, cinema, and heritage preservation. Both sides also agreed to extend multiple-entry tourist and business visas from 5 to 10 years, boosting people-to-people ties.

FM Nirmala Sitharaman Launches National Monetisation Pipeline 2.0 in New DelhiIn February 2026, the Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Ministry of Finance (MoF) launched the second phase of the asset monetisation pipeline of Central ministries and public sector entities – ’National Monetisation Pipeline 2.0 (NMP 2.0)’ in New Delhi, Delhi.
Key Highlights
Asset Monetisation: This involves leveraging existing or under-utilised infrastructure assets to generate revenue and fresh investments, thus creating monetary inflow for the government.

• The additional capital that is unlocked through asset monetisation is reinvested in the creation of more assets, resulting in far-reaching benefits for the economy.

Formulated By: The 2nd phase of the pipeline has been formulated by National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog in consultation with infrastructure ministries, in line with the mandate of the Asset Monetisation Plan 2025–30 announced in the Union Budget 2025–26.
Target: The NMP 2.0 estimates aggregate monetisation potential of Rs 16.72 lakh crore (Cr), including private sector investment of Rs 5.8 lakh Cr, over the 5-year period from Financial Year 2025-26 (FY26) to FY30.

• This target is over 2.6 times higher than that under NMP 1.0.

DBN, AP Government Signs Pact for Expeditious Implementation of Amended BharatNet ProgrammeIn February 2026, Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN) under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications,  signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with the Andhra Pradesh (AP) Government for the expedited implementation of the Amended BharatNet Programme (ABP) in the state.

• The MoC was formally signed by Shyamal Misra, Administrator of DBN; and Movva Tirumala Krishna Babu,  Special Chief Secretary(CS) of Infrastructure and Investment Department of AP government in Tadepalle, Guntur district (AP).

Key Details:
Key Role: Under the newly signed MoC, the state government is required to extend full support for faster rollout of ABP, including facilitation of Right of Way (RoW), infrastructure access, and necessary coordination support.
SPV: The state government has constituted AP BharatNet Infrastructure Limited (APBIL), a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for the successful implementation of the project in the state.
Financial Support: Rs 2,432 crore has been approved by the Government of India (GoI) for the execution of the program in AP.

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Launches Teacher App 2.0 with AI Integration
In February 2026, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Ministry of Education (MoE), launched Teacher App 2.0, powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI), developed by Bharti Airtel Foundation in collaboration with the CK-12 Foundation, a California (United States of America, USA) based global nonprofit organisation, in New Delhi, Delhi.

• The initiative accelerates AI adoption in India’s K–12 (Kindergarten to Class 12) ecosystem, aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and Viksit Bharat @2047,.

About Teacher App 2.0:
Features: The platform integrates 45+ AI-enabled tools for lesson planning, personalised learning, pedagogy, and classroom management, offers 2,500+ hours of training modules including Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN), and provides collaborative spaces such as the Teachers’ Lounge.
Users: The app currently supports over two lakh educators across India as a free-for-life digital platform to enhance classroom teaching, reduce preparation time, and improve learning outcomes.
Integration: The platform draws on grassroots insights from Satya Bharti Schools and plans integration with Indian Large Language Models (LLMs) such as BharatGen and Sarvam launched at the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Impact Summit 2026.
Version 1.0: Teacher App Version 1.0 was launched in November 2024 as a one-stop platform to support teachers with pedagogy guidance and lesson planning resources.

TEXMiN Foundation Signs MoU with GIREDMET to Develop Rare Earth & Critical Mineral Technologies
On February 23, 2026, TEXMiN Foundation, a technology research and translation hub under Department of Science & Technology(DST), Ministry of Science & Technology(MoS&T), at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Indian School of Mines (ISM) Dhanbad (Jharkhand), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Russia’s State Research and Design Institute of Rare Metal Industry (GIREDMET JSC) , during the industry-Institute Interaction 2026 (III-2026) conclave and exhibition held at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad.
Key Details of MoU:
Dignitaries: The MoU was signed in the presence of Shivkumar Kalyanaraman, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), Government of India (GoI).
Focus Areas: The MoU aims to jointly develop rare earth and critical mineral technologies spanning the full mining-to-materials value chain, including:

• Exploration, beneficiation, extraction & separation of rare earth elements and critical minerals
• Refining and advanced materials development, such as high-purity metals, alloys, and specialized powders
• Battery recycling technologies to recover lithium, nickel and cobalt from spent lithium-ion batteries
• Production of permanent magnets
• Smart processing insights via digital twin, Artificial Intelligence (AI)/ Machine Language (ML) and sensor-integrated systems.

States’ Electricity Transition Report 2026: UP, AP, and Rajasthan Lead in EV Adoption and Green HydrogenIn February 2026, the 3rd edition of the States’ Electricity Transition (SET) Report was released by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) and Ember.

• The report highlights that India’s electricity transition at the sub-national level is witnessing broader, though uneven, progress across States, with Uttar Pradesh(UP), Andhra Pradesh(AP) and Rajasthan emerging as leaders in electric vehicle (EV) adoption and green hydrogen development.

About States’ Electricity Transition (SET) Report 2026:
Coverage: The report assessed 21 States, which together account for 95% of India’s total power demand, and analysed their progress in transitioning towards clean electricity.
Assessment: The report assesses each State across three main dimensions:

• Decarbonization: Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh(HP), and Kerala led this category due to high RE procurement and low emission intensity.
• Power Ecosystem Readiness and Performance: Delhi and Haryana remained ahead due to robust distributed solar adoption and reliable DISCOM performance.
• Market Enablers: AP, Uttar Pradesh(UP), and Rajasthan are the strongest performers in this dimension. Their progress is supported by updated RE policies, adoption of green tariffs, and solar-hour-aligned Time-of-Day (ToD) tariffs.

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

MBRA Groups Chairman Dr. Bhargav Mallappa Conferred Royal Honour of ‘Dato’
On February 23, 2026, Dr. Bhargav Mallappa, Founder and Chairman of MBRA Groups and senior leader of the Indian National Congress(INC), has been conferred Royal Honour of “Dato” by Kerajaan Kutai Mulawarman, a traditional Indonesian Institution.
About the Royal Honour of ‘Dato’:
Recognition: He was honoured in recognition of his work in social development, humanitarian efforts, and international cooperation, particularly in agriculture and economic empowerment.
Honour: The title was bestowed by His Majesty Maharaja Kutai Mulawarman.
Honorary Member Appointment: Dr. Mallappa was appointed as an Honorary Member of the Grand Palace Family of the Kutai royal institution.
Agreement Signed: Dr. Mallappa, in his capacity as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MBRA Agro Impex Food Products (OPC) Private Limited, signed Consortium Cooperation Agreements with the Kerajaam Kutai Mulawarman, with an aim to promote bilateral collaboration in agro-based trade, food processing, and rural economic development.
Significance: Rare royal honour validates Dr. Mallappa’s dual business-diplomacy role, accelerates India-Indonesia agro economic corridor, positions Tamil Nadu(TN) as Nusantara investment gateway, establishes MBRA template for private sector Track-II partnerships.

APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

Rob Arnoldus Adrianus Jetten Sworn in as Youngest PM of the Netherlands On 23 February 2026, Rob Arnoldus Adrianus Jetten was sworn in as the youngest-ever Prime Minister(PM) of the Netherlands at the age of 38, also becoming the country’s first openly gay head of government, marking a historic milestone in Dutch politics and inclusive leadership.

• He succeeded Dick Schoof, who served as Prime Minister from 2024 and continued in a caretaker role after the government collapsed in June 2025 until the new coalition took office.
• The swearing-in ceremony was administered by Willem-Alexander, King of the Netherlands, at Huis ten Bosch Palace in The Hague, Netherlands.

Background:
Formation of the Coalition Government: Rob Jetten leads a minority coalition government formed after a closely contested election held in October 2025, in which his centrist, pro-European party, Democrats 66 (D66), emerged strongly and later forged a coalition with the Christian Democrats (CDA) and the People’s Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD).
Parliamentary Strength: The coalition commands 66 of the 150 seats in the lower house of the Dutch Parliament, necessitating continuous cooperation with opposition parties to secure legislative approval.

Abhinav Bindra Concludes IOC Athletes’ Commission Tenure
In February 2026, Indian shooting legend Abhinav Bindra, India’s first individual Olympic gold-medallist, announced the completion of his eight-year tenure (2018-2026) as Vice-Chair of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Athletes’ Commission

• He was succeeded by Humphrey Kayange, a Kenyan rugby player, as the Second Vice-Chair IOC Athletes’ Commission during the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games.

About Abhinav Bindra:
Olympic Gold: Abhinav Bindra became India’s first individual Olympic gold medalist by winning the men’s 10-metre (m) air rifle at the 2008 Summer Olympics, Beijing, China, and was the first Indian to simultaneously hold both the World Championship (2006) and Olympic titles in the same event.
Major Games: His achievements include seven medals at the Commonwealth Games (CWG) and three at the Asian Games (AG).
Honours: He received the Arjuna Award (in 2000), Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna (in 2002), and Padma Bhushan (in 2009) for his contribution in the field of Sports.
Authorship: He penned A Shot at History: My Obsessive Journey to Olympic Gold (2011), published by HarperCollins India.
IOC Journey: He was elected as a member IOC in 2018, elevated to the position of Vice Chair in 2024, and his current term is set to conclude in 2028.
About IOC’s Athletes’ Commission: It consists of Chair Pau Gasol and three Vice-Chairs Maja Włoszczowska, Humphrey Kayange, and Oluseyi Smith and 10 elected and 7 appointed members. It was established in 1981.

ACQUISITIONS & MERGERS

Tata Consumer Products Acquires Innovative Food & Nutrition Technologies from CSIR-NIIST
In February 2026, Tata Consumer Products Limited(TCPL) formalised the transfer of select food and nutrition technologies from the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research – National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR-NIIST), a move designed to promote national goals in health, nutrition, and food security.
Key Details:
Technologies Transfer: Under this collaboration, CSIR‑NIIST transferred two innovative technologies to TCPL:

• Smarter Rice, a nutritionally enhanced rice formulation with higher protein, lower Glycaemic Index (GI), and improved micronutrient availability, and
• Coffee Crema Technology, which enhances crema stability, aroma retention, and overall sensory quality in brewed coffee.

Low-Sodium Salt Initiative: TCPL and CSIR‑NIIST also signed a sponsored research agreement to develop Low-Sodium Salt Technology, aimed at reducing sodium intake for consumers without affecting taste, supporting public health goals and Tata Consumer’s focus on wellness-driven innovations.

BOOKS & AUTHORS

VP C.P. Radhakrishnan Releases Coffee Table Book on former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee
In February 2026, Chandrapuram Ponnusami (C.P.) Radhakrishnan, Vice President (VP) of India, released the coffee table book titled “Atal Bihari Vajpayee: The Eternal Statesman”, authored by former Union Minister Vijay Goel,  Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports(MYAS), at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi, Delhi.

• The book was published by the Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti (GSDS).

Key Details:
Significance: The book pays tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee, a Bharat Ratna awardee and former Prime Minister (PM) of India, through a rich collection of photographs and anecdotes that chronicle his journey as a poet, parliamentarian, and national leader.
Key Milestones: The book covers the major milestones achieved during his tenure as PM of India: Pokhran nuclear test (1998) and the visionary infrastructure initiative like Delhi Metro.

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel Releases ISKCON founder Srila Prabhupada’s Biography ‘Vishwaguru Srila Prabhupada’ 
On February 23, 2026, Chief Minister (CM) of Gujarat, Bhupendra Patel, released the Gujarati biography titled “Vishwaguru Srila Prabhupada” in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
About Biography:
Overview: The book, authored by Dr. Usha Upadhyay, chronicles the inspiring life and spiritual journey of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada, the Founder – Acharya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON).
Insights: The biography underscores Srila Prabhupada’s remarkable struggles and steadfast dedication, emphasizing his pivotal role in propagating Indian culture and Vedic teachings globally.

IMPORTANT DAYS

Central Excise Day 2026 – February 24The Central Excise Day is annually observed across India on 24th February to commemorate the enactment of the Central Excise and Salt Act, 1944, and to honour the contributions of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) in tax administration and national development.

• Central Excise Duty (CED) is an indirect tax levied and collected by the Government of India (GoI) on goods manufactured or produced within India for domestic consumption.

About Central Excise and Salt Act, 1944:
Enactment: The Central Excise and Salt Act, 1944 was the first comprehensive legislation imposing excise duties on goods manufactured in India and consolidated 11 earlier excise laws into a unified framework.
Amendments: In 1966, the Central Excise and Salt Act, 1944 was renamed as the Central Excise Act, 1944, and in 1985, the Central Excise Tariff Act was enacted to prescribe detailed schedules outlining duty rates and valuation principles.

STATE NEWS

Kerala Signed MoUs with Central PSUs for Rs 2,000 Crore in Vizhinjam International Seaport ProjectIn February 2026, the Kerala government signed a Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with three central Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) to launch an integrated logistics masterplan worth Rs 2,000 crore, at Vizhinjam International Seaport in Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala.

• These MoUs were formalized in the presence of Pinarayi Vijayan, Chief Minister (CM) of Kerala at the state legislative assembly building.

Key Details:
Key Partners: This strategic partnership includes the state-owned Vizhinjam International Seaport Limited (VISL) and 3 CPSUs: Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL); Container Corporation of India (CONCOR); and Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC).
Key Investments: IOCL (Rs 700 crore) to establish large-scale bunkering facilities;

• CONCOR (Rs 600 crore)to develop a robust transport network;
• CWC(Rs 700 crore) to develop a state-of-the-art Multi-modal Logistics Park.

UP CM Yogi Adityanath Inaugurates IBM’s AI GovTech Innovation Centre in Lucknow
On February 22, 2026, Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister (CM) of Uttar Pradesh (UP), inaugurated the ‘Artificial Intelligence (AI) GovTech Innovation Centre’ of International Business Machines (IBM) in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh (UP), aimed at transforming governance using AI.
About AI GovTech Innovation Centre:
Improved Service Delivery: The centre will act as a collaborative platform to design, test, validate, and scale AI solutions for government departments to improve service delivery, transparency, productivity, and decision-making.
AI Model Adoption: It will help develop trusted and replicable AI models that can be adopted across various public sector functions.
MoUs Signed: During the event, two Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) were signed between the Government of UP and IBM to accelerate AI-led governance initiatives and build use-cases and to introduce an AI literacy programme for students of classes 6-12 and teachers, helping build future-ready skills.

Delhi Implements ‘Rah-Veer’ Road Accident Assistance Scheme
In February 2026, Chief Minister (CM) of Delhi Rekha Gupta announced the implementation of “Rah-Veer” scheme,to encourage citizens helping seriously injured road accident victims within the golden hour in Delhi.
About Rah-Veer Scheme: 
Accident Victims Assistance: Rah-Veer scheme is a Central Government initiative by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) to encourage citizens to assist seriously injured road accident victims.
Cash Reward: Under the scheme, any person who helps a seriously injured accident victim and ensures their transport to a hospital or trauma centre within the golden hour will receive a cash reward of Rs.25,000 and a certificate of appreciation.

• Maximum Rs.25,000 per incident will be provided even if multiple victims are saved in the same incident.

Special Award: Ten outstanding “Rah-Veers” selected nationally each year will receive a special award of Rs.1 lakh along with a certificate.
Complementary Rules: The scheme complements the Good Samaritan Rules under Section 134A of the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019, which protect citizens who assist victims from legal hassles, police harassment, or procedural delays.

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